Butyric anhydride
Also known as: Butanoic anhydride, Butyric anhydride, Butanoyl butanoate, Butyryl oxide, n-Butyric anhydride, Butyric acid anhydride, Butanoic acid anhydride, N-Butyric Anhydride, Butyranhydrid, Butanoicacidanhydride
Butyric anhydride (CAS 106-31-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.195 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −75-−66 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 198.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 87.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 106-31-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-33122-1
- Molecular Formula
- C8H14O3
- Molecular Weight
- 158.195 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −75-−66 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 198.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 87.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 158.094299 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 1.64 |
| Additional Property | 5.45 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.421 |
| Additional Property | Decomposes |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Butyric anhydride?
The CAS number of Butyric anhydride is 106-31-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyric anhydride?
Butyric anhydride has molecular formula C8H14O3 and molecular weight 158.195 g/mol.
Is Butyric anhydride hazardous?
Butyric anhydride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyric anhydride?
For Butyric anhydride, Upstream Products: Butyric acid, Butyraldehyde, Sodium butyrate; Downstream Products: 1-(5-Bromothien-2-yl)butan-1-one, N-Benzylbutyramide, (R)-Glycidyl butyrate.
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